1698 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Information
1698 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 1698 University Avenue, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94703 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Central Berkeley |
| Parcel ID | 56-2004-1 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 1698 University Avenue, Berkeley
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| Sale date | 07/03/2017 |
| Sale price | $5,323,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $186,343 |
Lot & Building Information for 1698 University Avenue, Berkeley
| Building class | Vacant Apartment Land, Capable of 5 or More Units (7000) |
| Acreage | 0.23 |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
| Zoning district | General Commercial (C-1) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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Other Property Data for 1698 University Avenue, Berkeley
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About 1698 University Avenue, Berkeley
The current market value is $15,121,562.
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 1698 University Avenue, Berkeley
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.
Title Documents for 1698 University Avenue, Berkeley
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Property Taxes for 1698 University Avenue, Berkeley
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $186,343 |
| Market value | $15,121,562 |
Assessment History for 1698 University Avenue, Berkeley
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1698 University Avenue, Berkeley, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | $15,121,562 | 1.2323 | $186,343 | +8.39% |
| 2024-2025 | $14,287,806 | 1.2033 | $171,925 | +0.60% |
| 2023-2024 | $14,171,392 | 1.206 | $170,907 | +2.57% |
| 2022-2023 | $13,689,267 | 1.2172 | $166,626 | +31.59% |
| 2021-2022 | $10,123,377 | 1.2508 | $126,623 | +45.64% |
Permits for 1698 University Avenue, Berkeley
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Berkeley residential market stats
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Risk
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Transportation
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Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shu Ren International School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 55 | 0.10 |
| Shu Ren International School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 55 | 0.10 |
| Berkeley Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 90 | 0.26 | |
| Berkwood Hedge | NR | Private | K-5 | 91 | 0.32 |
| Washington Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 395 | 0.37 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shu Ren International School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 55 | 0.10 |
| Berkeley Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 90 | 0.26 | |
| The Berkeley School | NR | Private | K-8 | 164 | 0.47 |
| Archway School | NR | Private | 5-8 | 34 | 0.49 |
| Quantum Camp | NR | Private | 1-8 | 84 | 0.52 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 90 | 0.26 | |
| Berkeley High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 3,204 | 0.43 |
| Bayhill High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 82 | 0.51 |
| Bayhill High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 79 | 0.51 |
| Berkeley Adult | NR | Public | 0 | 0.77 |
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Neighbors for 1698 University Avenue, Berkeley
Here are the neighbors for 1698 University Avenue, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1684 University Ave, Berkeley | 3,000 | 09/07/2023 | |
| 1501 Addison St, Berkeley | |||
| 1519 Addison St, Berkeley | 2,444 | 02/17/2015 | |
| 1500 University Ave, Berkeley | 694 | 09/03/2019 | |
| 2050 McGee Ave, Berkeley | 2,810 | 03/26/2003 | $660,000 |
| 1670 University Ave, Berkeley | |||
| 1511 Addison St, Berkeley | 3,600 | ||
| 1530 University Ave, Berkeley | 2,979 | 04/22/2024 | $950,000 |
| 1531 Addison St, Berkeley | 1,010 | 04/03/2017 | |
| 2060 Jefferson Ave, Berkeley | 864 | ||
| 1525 Addison St, Berkeley | 1,314 | 08/10/2000 | |
| 1687 Addison St, Berkeley | 1,157 | ||
| 1408 Acroft CT, Berkeley | 2,136 | 01/14/2000 | |
| 1401 Bancroft Way, Berkeley | 1,512 | 04/30/2024 | |
| 1355 Addison St, Berkeley | 1,322 | 01/25/1991 | $145,000 |
| 1675 Addison St, Berkeley | 1,929 | 02/19/2015 | $233,500 |
| 1512 Allston Way, Berkeley | 837 | 10/15/2021 | |
| 2015 California St, Berkeley | 05/04/2000 | ||
| 1600 University Ave, Berkeley | 6,000 | 05/04/2000 | |
| 2009 California St, Berkeley | 816 | 05/04/2000 |